Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine | Cosmetic Acupuncture at the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine @KaplanCenter | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Cosmetic acupuncture (kaplanlongevity.com/service/cosmetic-acupuncture/) is for people who are looking for a natural alternative to reduce the signs of aging and improve inner vitality for a healthy appearance to their face.
You deserve to look your best! Call 703-532-4892, ext. 2 to book your appointment today.
#facialrejuvenation #cosmeticacupuncture #acupuncture
Acupuncture provides a non-toxic, non-surgical way of looking and feeling your best at any age.
Benefits
- A brighter and healthier-looking complexion
- A reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin by increasing circulation to the face, nourishing the skin and stimulating natural collagen production
- Relaxes tension in the facial muscles for a more relaxed face
- Reduces redness
- Helps treat acne
- Improves discoloration from sun damage
- It’s not just a cosmetic process, you also get the benefits of an acupuncture treatment that has been shown to boost the immune system, reduce pain, relax and calm the body
Visits
Initial visits with Rebecca Berkson, (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson/) who is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, are typically 90 minutes long and include a 30-minute consult followed by the first treatment.
Follow-up sessions are 1 hour. It generally takes 6 sessions and 1 month to start building collagen. Many report a glow to the skin after the first session!
It’s recommended to get a series of 12 sessions, with weekly visits initially, and then every other week or once per month for maintenance.
Acupuncture can be a complement to other cosmetic treatments, but people should consult their providers as to how long to wait after fillers, injections, and other dermatological treatments.
* It is recommended that cosmetic acupuncture patients have received a diagnostic exam by a licensed physician within the last 6 months and get a documented recommendation for the treatment.
Cost
Initial treatment, 90 min (includes a required 30-minute consultation): $250.00
Follow-up appointments, 60 min: $220.00
Special offer: Buy a 12-session package and receive a 10% discount with advance payment!
Cautions and Modifications
Facial acupuncture directs the body’s energy and resources to the face for cosmetic purposes. If there are active or chronic conditions, it may be suggested to first address the current medical problems before doing the full cosmetic acupuncture protocol. Modifications may be made for those who have a history of the below conditions or are managed by medications. Consider a 30-minute consult to discuss a plan.
- High blood pressure
- Severe migraine headaches
- Problems with bleeding or bruising
- Vertigo
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Active, current infections or malignancies: Herpes outbreak, Cold or Flu, Cancer, Hepatitis
- Botox Treatment (in last 2 weeks/ after 2 weeks will avoid areas with Botox)
- Dermal fillers (contact provider to ask about cosmetic acupuncture timing)
- Surgical procedures
We are here for you, and we want to help. Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2
About Rebecca:
Rebecca’s training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. She has studied with teachers in different styles of acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy including Tan Balance method, Extraordinary Vessels, Orthopedic/Trigger Point Acupuncture, and SomatoEmotional Release.
Rebecca is compassionate and dedicated in her work with patients to achieve their individual health goals, with the aim of alleviating pain and symptoms of discomfort, while also addressing the root of the problem. She has treated people of all ages, and for a diversity of health issues including: pain relief, injuries, stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, digestive and respiratory complaints, complex chronic pain and illness, and women’s health.
Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, and Chinese medicine are known to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. To this end, Rebecca uses a variety of techniques such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine and cold laser therapy either individually or in combination with other treatments, to promote healing.
Rebecca holds a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA where she studied both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She also earned a Master of Science in Physiology and Complementary and Alternative Medicine from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She did her undergraduate studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA studying biological sciences.
Rebecca’s services are available to anyone who thinks they could benefit. No referral from a doctor is needed. New patients are welcome! Please call 703-532-4892 to schedule an appointment today.
Cosmetic acupuncture (kaplanlongevity.com/service/cosmetic-acupuncture/) is for people who are looking for a natural alternative to reduce the signs of aging and improve inner vitality for a healthy appearance to their face.
You deserve to look your best! Call 703-532-4892, ext. 2 to book your appointment today.
#facialrejuvenation #cosmeticacupuncture #acupuncture
Acupuncture provides a non-toxic, non-surgical way of looking and feeling your best at any age.
Benefits
- A brighter and healthier-looking complexion
- A reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin by increasing circulation to the face, nourishing the skin and stimulating natural collagen production
- Relaxes tension in the facial muscles for a more relaxed face
- Reduces redness
- Helps treat acne
- Improves discoloration from sun damage
- It’s not just a cosmetic process, you also get the benefits of an acupuncture treatment that has been shown to boost the immune system, reduce pain, relax and calm the body
Visits
Initial visits with Rebecca Berkson, (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson/) who is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, are typically 90 minutes long and include a 30-minute consult followed by the first treatment.
Follow-up sessions are 1 hour. It generally takes 6 sessions and 1 month to start building collagen. Many report a glow to the skin after the first session!
It’s recommended to get a series of 12 sessions, with weekly visits initially, and then every other week or once per month for maintenance.
Acupuncture can be a complement to other cosmetic treatments, but people should consult their providers as to how long to wait after fillers, injections, and other dermatological treatments.
* It is recommended that cosmetic acupuncture patients have received a diagnostic exam by a licensed physician within the last 6 months and get a documented recommendation for the treatment.
Cost
Initial treatment, 90 min (includes a required 30-minute consultation): $250.00
Follow-up appointments, 60 min: $220.00
Special offer: Buy a 12-session package and receive a 10% discount with advance payment!
Cautions and Modifications
Facial acupuncture directs the body’s energy and resources to the face for cosmetic purposes. If there are active or chronic conditions, it may be suggested to first address the current medical problems before doing the full cosmetic acupuncture protocol. Modifications may be made for those who have a history of the below conditions or are managed by medications. Consider a 30-minute consult to discuss a plan.
- High blood pressure
- Severe migraine headaches
- Problems with bleeding or bruising
- Vertigo
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Active, current infections or malignancies: Herpes outbreak, Cold or Flu, Cancer, Hepatitis
- Botox Treatment (in last 2 weeks/ after 2 weeks will avoid areas with Botox)
- Dermal fillers (contact provider to ask about cosmetic acupuncture timing)
- Surgical procedures
We are here for you, and we want to help. Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2
About Rebecca:
Rebecca’s training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. She has studied with teachers in different styles of acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy including Tan Balance method, Extraordinary Vessels, Orthopedic/Trigger Point Acupuncture, and SomatoEmotional Release.
Rebecca is compassionate and dedicated in her work with patients to achieve their individual health goals, with the aim of alleviating pain and symptoms of discomfort, while also addressing the root of the problem. She has treated people of all ages, and for a diversity of health issues including: pain relief, injuries, stress, anxiety and depression, insomnia, digestive and respiratory complaints, complex chronic pain and illness, and women’s health.
Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, and Chinese medicine are known to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. To this end, Rebecca uses a variety of techniques such as acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine and cold laser therapy either individually or in combination with other treatments, to promote healing.
Rebecca holds a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA where she studied both acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She also earned a Master of Science in Physiology and Complementary and Alternative Medicine from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She did her undergraduate studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA studying biological sciences.
Rebecca’s services are available to anyone who thinks they could benefit. No referral from a doctor is needed. New patients are welcome! Please call 703-532-4892 to schedule an appointment today.
